2012 New Mexico State Fair shows an improvement in attendance

New Mexico State Fair officials released attendance numbers for the 2012 fair. The fair, which was condensed to 11 ½ days, saw a slight increase in attendance. Total attendance was 400,415, up from 399,529 in 2011.

State fair manager Dan Mourning said he couldn't be more pleased with the numbers.

"This was our year to prove that the fair is still relevant and can be viable in the long-term," said Mourning.

The fair also saw record-breaking attendance on free attendance day and on the final Saturday.